Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Regal 38 Express 2013 vs Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Regal 38 Express 2013 against a modified vee Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Regal 38 Express 2013 at 38,0 ft versus Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 at 40,1 ft. At 152 lbs and 193 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Regal 38 Express 2013 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Regal 4080 Commodore Sedan 2009 at 40,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 38 Express 2013 at 38,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model38 Express
Model4080 Commodore Sedan
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Beam13 ft. (3.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.71
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches146
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m) top of arch light
Bridge clearance - Meters3.71
Bridge clearance - Meters5.03
Bridge clearance - Inches146
Bridge clearance - Inches198
Deadrise19°
Deadrise18°
Depth - Detail30 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm
Depth - Detail32 in. (0.8 m) cockpit - aft
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches32
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.5 m) high trim
Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.99
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches39
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail15,200 lbs. (6,895 kg)
Weight - Detail19,300 lbs. (8,754 kg) with twin 8.1 l engines
Weight - kg6894.6
Weight - kg8754.33
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.193
Height - Detail12 ft. 5 in. (3.7 m) windshield to keel
Height - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m) arch light to keel
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches221
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet40.08
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 1 in. (12.2 m) with ext. platform
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail276 gal. (1,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal. (946 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1044.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal276
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
StorageCockpit: 75 cu. ft. (2.1 m³)
Storagenot available
Water capacity67 gal. (230 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (283.9 l) fresh
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Headroomnot available
Headroom8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m) max., galley 6 ft. 6 in. (1.9 m) max., salon